Post #34: 30 by 30

January 22, 2018

1. Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick #10  (value from Wegman's = $4.49)*
2. Benefit lip gloss SAMPLE - hoola (deluxe sized sample, 1/5 of an Ipsy bag = $2)
3. Revlon lipstick - Love is On (value from Wegman's = $5.49)
4. Nabi lip liner - shining red (value from Nabi's site = $0.99)
5. TCW lipstick (value = $2)
6. Lorac lip gloss - Free Spirit (value from Lorac's site = $17.00)
7. Maybelline liquid lipstick - wicked berry (value from Wegman's = $6.49)
8. L'Oreal lipstick - Classic Wine (value from Wegman's = $6.49)
9. Sephora eyeliner - silver (value from Sephora = $12.00)*
10. Prescriptive's eyeliner - violet (value from Prescriptive's site = $20.00)
11. Wet n Wild eyeliner - white (value from Walmart = $1.57)
12. Nabi eyeliner - satin blue (value from Nabi's site = $0.99)
13. Physician's Formula cream eyeliner - green (value from Walmart = $3.51)
14. Nabi eyeliner - gold (value from Nabi's site = $0.99)
15. Make Up For Ever mascara (full size) (value from Sephora = $24.00)*
16. Pur mascara SAMPLE (deluxe sized sample, 1/5 of an Ipsy bag = $2)
17. Hard Candy eyeshadow stick - pink (value from Walmart = $9.59)
18. Maybelline cream eyeshadow - blue (value from Wegman's = $6.49)

19. Pink cream eyeshadow (value = $2) done 1/21/18 - so glad to get rid of this, I knew I wasn't going to use it. There was no reason for me to keep it in my collection. Since it is so old, and came as part of a larger set, I valued it at $2.

20. Pro Art shimmer powder - purple (value = $2)
21. Elizabeth Mott highlighter SAMPLE (deluxe sized sample, 1/5 of an Ipsy bag = $2)
22. Peter Thomas Roth highlighter SAMPLE (true sample, no value)

23. Smashbox lip topper SAMPLE (true sample, no value) done 1/21/18 - This is the best example of how useful samples are. I got this from a Sephora order last year, and when this product first hit the shelves I was VERY tempted to purchase it. Thankfully, I didn't. I used up this sample, and although it definitely worked the way it was supposed to, making my non matte lipsticks matte, I did not like the feel and how it wore. This sample saved me from making a purchase I would have probably regretted.

24. Benefit foundation SAMPLE (1) (2) (deluxe sized sample, 2/5 of an Ipsy bag = $4)
25. Lorac eyeliner SAMPLE (deluxe sized sample, 1/5 of an Ipsy bag = $2)
26. Smashbox LT blush - carnation (value from Sephora = $11.66)
27. Fresh Sugar lip scrub (value from Sephora = $24.00)
28. B&BW lotion - beautiful day (value from B&BW = $12.50)
29. B&BW spray - beautiful day (value from B&BW = $14.00)
30. Eos lip balm - red (value from Wegman's = $2.99)


* Items also in my Billy Joel inspired Project Pan.

The items in italics I switched up from the intro.

See the quick video update.

Summary

Project: 30 by 30
Duration: December 22, 2017 - (est) January 22, 2019
Products used: 2 of 30
Value used: $2.00 of $198.74

Post #30: 30 before 30 - long Project Pan {INTRO}

30 before 30 Project Pan 

So at this point I have done a couple of Project Pans, and I have decided to try a big one. This project pan will be some random products that have a goal of finishing before I turn 30. I turn 29 on January 22, 2018, so this Project Pan will be a long one, lasting 13 months, finishing on January 22, 2019. I will post updates on the 22nd of each month.

Start date: December 22, 2017
End date: January 22, 2019
Duration: 396 days

1. Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick #10
2. Benefit lip gloss SAMPLE - hoola
3. Revlon lipstick - Love is On
4. Nabi lip liner - shining red
5. TCW lipstick
6. Lorac lip gloss - Free Spirit
7. Maybelline liquid lipstick - Grey Envy
8. L'Oreal lipstick - Classic Wine
9. Sephora eyeliner - silver
10. Prescriptive's eyeliner - violet
11. Wet n Wild eyeliner - white
12. Nabi eyeliner - satin blue
13. Physician's Formula cream eyeliner - green
14. Nabi eyeliner - gold
15. Make Up For Ever mascara (full size)
16. Pur mascara SAMPLE
17. Hard Candy eyeshadow stick - pink
18. Maybelline cream eyeshadow - blue
19. Pink cream eyeshadow
20. Pro Art shimmer powder - purple
21. Elizabeth Mott highlighter SAMPLE
22. Peter Thomas Roth highlighter SAMPLE
23. Smashbox lip topper SAMPLE
24. Benefit foundation SAMPLE (1) (2)
25. Lorac eyeliner SAMPLE
26. Smashbox LT blush - candlelight
27. Fresh Sugar lip scrub
28. B&BW lotion - beautiful day
29. B&BW lotion - beautiful day
30. Eos lip balm - red

#28 & #29

#12 & # 14

#6 & #17

#21 & #22

#19 & #20

#13 & #10 & #25

#24

#18 & #16

#3 & #9

#5 & #8 & #11

#30 & #4 & #2

#7 & #23 & #27

#1 & #15

#26

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Post #8 I'm no Ve Neill, SFX makeup (Hobby No. 2)

Blog 1.3 - Suzanne's FaceOff projects

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to complete at least one makeup look a month, but turns out I made this a weekly adventure. This will be a three part blog, with lots of picture, and a decent amount of words.
#1 Old age make up. (01/07)
#2 Mudblood cut from Harry Potter (01/14)
#3 Adventures in Contouring - is it really worth the effort? (01/21)

Stage Makeup: Mehron's old age makeup. 

Why an old age makeup? 

1) My sister got me a kit from Mehron for old age makeup.

2) It will give me a chance to work on contouring. 

3) It's a fairly basic makeup that I should master.

So on Christmas I decided that an old age makeup would be my makeup look for January. I bought a wig (that I am hoping to reuse for a cosplay I might do just for fun in the month of February), and I have started a Pinterest board to give me some inspiration. I also rewatched a video from one of my favorite YouTube makeup artists (MadeYewLook). She is amazing!

Without further ado, the before and after, plus some of the funny faces I made to get my wrinkles:

Before: 27 (almost 28)

After: older than 27

So I feel like I look like Alan Rickman in this one

After doing this I realized I have less wrinkles on my forehead than other people, the wrinkles there are called 'worry lines'. I guess I don't worry as much as others. Hakuna Matata.

Also, this Mehron kit is definitely more suited to create a STAGE old age makeup. It gets the point across from a distance, but up close it doesn't look very realistic. I think I will try again with a different color to enhance my wrinkles. 

Special Effects makeup: Playing with scar wax.

My sister got me more scar wax and a spatula for Christmas too. Here is a good way for me to practice my fake cut making. Below is my homage to JK Rowling's Hermione.

Materials: Graftobian scar wax, Graftobian stage blood, Nars foundation, Ben Nye bruise wheel, vaseline, setting powder, red cream paint, spirit gum.

Beauty makeup: Smashbox Light Effects pallet (aka adventures in contouring)

About 2 months ago I thought I would play with contouring, to see if it was worth the effort. Contouring refers to the makeup technique that alters the appearance of your face (skinnier nose, more defined cheek bones, slimmer face, etc.) just using makeup. There are people in the world that do this on a daily basis. I truly believe that it is too much makeup on my face for daily wear.
Sure I don't leave the house without makeup on, but this is too much for me but, I suppose, I can see how someone would want to put their best face forward.
Below are the before and after... I'll stick to MY everyday.

A word to the wise: this much makeup on one's face has had some not so cool side effects. My makeup free face looks more 18 than 28. The contour and highlight makeups made me break out!!!

Left: No contouring, Right: Contouring

FaceOff on SyFy starts tonight at 9pm, you all should tune in!!